US Bridges

Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.5E of Centerville · Structure no. 000541075005409

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 27
CrossesTrib. North Sugar Creek
Location1.5N 1.5E of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24214, -94.98831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 27 over Trib. North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.